Sparano pointed out the Dolphins aren't scared to add aging players by mentions Tiki Barber's workout on Tuesday, and the fact defensive end Jason Taylor was re-signed earlier this week.

Favre, who has played 20 seasons, has a relationship with new Dolphins offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who served as his quarterback coach during his one season with the Jets.

Dolphins coaches haven't been pleased with what they've seen from the quarterback play during training camp's first week. And neither have the fans, which showered incumbent starter Chad Henne with boos and a "We Want Orton" chant during the team's Monday night scrimmage.

When asked about Henne, who has a 13-14 record as the team's starter, Sparano acknowledged that the former Michigan standout, who is entering the final year of his contract, is the team's starting quarterback "right now."

This offseason General Manager Jeff Ireland pledged to add a savvy veteran to the roster to push Henne, if not unseat him. But a deal with Denver that would have acquired Kyle Orton fell apart last week.

The Dolphins signed Matt Moore to compete with Henne, but the former Carolina Panther starter hasn't been able to practice because of the CBA hasn't been ratified.

The Dolphins also have Tom Brandstater and rookie Pat Devlin in camp throwing passes. But those two are more realistic as the third quarterback, if not practice squad options.

When asked if the team's finished hunting for a quarterback Sparano didn't even try to sidestep the question.

And one of those possibilities might be Favre, who was linked to the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this summer as a possible backup to Michael Vick.

If Favre came to Miami he'd be familiar with Daboll's offense and terminology, which means it likely wouldn't take him long to learn the offense. He's only a week behind the rest of the team.

Favre started 16 games with the Jets, completing 65.7 percent of his passes, throwing for 3,472 yards and 22 touchdowns. That season he produced a 81.0 quarterback rating, and followed it up with a 107.2 quarterback rating in his first year with the Vikings.

But last season Favre physically wore down, and the Vikings fell apart right along with him.

Favre had the worst statistical season of his career in 2010.

The question is, how motivated is he to redeeming himself? And is he interested in becoming Snowbird, relocating to South Florida this fall.